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Hawkes Bay

Wine Country

A mere 1½ hour drive from Taupo over the ranges that to a Mediterranean climate; Hawkes Bay has long hot summers as well as clear blue skies in the middle of winter. Hawkes Bay is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand. Sheltered by ranges to the west the Hawkes Bay landscape opens up to reveal rolling hills and fertile plains. The perfect environment for orchards and, of course, internationally acclaimed wineries.

The city of Hastings and the township of Havelock North are nestled among the orchards and vines. The Art Deco City of Napier sits by the glistening waters of the Pacific - paradise!

With an annual average of 2200, sunshine hours are high, while rainfall and humidity are low. In fact, Hawkes Bay has the second highest sunshine hours and the lowest rainfall in the North Island, so whatever time of the year you visit, you're pretty much guaranteed to have sunny, dry weather - perfect for exploring this stunning region.

Craggy Range Bay View Beach Te Mata Estate Winery

Cape Kidnappers marks the southern-most point of the bay. The cape is a short drive out of any of Napier, Hastings or Havelock North, and a walk along the coast under its distinct rugged cliffs, an excursion to see the world's largest mainland Gannet colony, or teeing off at one of the world’s top 50 golf courses makes for a great day trip.



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Napier Sunday Market HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival Hastings Music Society Concert Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
Napier Sunday Market
Napier Sunday Market, Napier, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 14 September 2025 to Sunday 14 December 2025
HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
Tuki Tuki Valley, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Saturday 22 November 2025
Hastings Music Society Concert
St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 14 September 2025 to Sunday 9 November 2025
Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Wednesday 21 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
Tuki Tuki Valley, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Saturday 22 November 2025

Bluff Hill Lighthouse B&BBluff Hill Lighthouse B&B - Apartment.

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, Bluff Hill Lighthouse B&B is set in Napier, just 400 metres from Bluff...

Winery Tour at Ash RidgeWinery Tour at Ash Ridge - Wine Tour - Hastings. Starting from $49.00 per person.

Our vineyard and winery walking tour takes you behind the scenes into the world of wine making – a true ‘grape to...

 

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